Table decoration



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A TTORNEYS Patented Aug. 26, 1930 UNlTED STATES GUY GOWAN, OF LAKEW'OOD, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE COW'AN POTTERIES STUDIO 7 PATENT OFFICE I COMPANY, OF ROCKY RIVER, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO TABLE DECORATION Application filed April 26,

The present invention relates to decorative articles for use as table decorations and more particularly presents a decorative unit combining several functions. Table decorations as now in general use, call for a central bowl for flowers in which is often used a decorative figure which is preferably formed integrally with a holder or support for the flowers. lVith such central decoration, candles are employed, the candle sticks being of such design to harmonize with and carry out the scheme of decoration. The present invention provides a unitary article, combining the functions of supporting the candles,

holding the flowers and providing the desired decorative centerpiece figure or design. The use of such a device materially reduces the space required for both a flower decoration and candles and where a small table is used, gives a very much better general effect to the table when finally decorated.

Furthermore, the candle holders, and the lower portions of the candles themselves may be partially or almost wholly concealed by the flowers, thus greatly adding to the general attractiveness of the display. Another advantage lies in the fact that the candles are supported over the bowl which holds the flowers, thus entirely preventing any melted wax from dropping onto the table proper.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, said invention, then consists of the means hereinafter fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims.

The annexed drawing and the following description set forth in detail certain structure embodying the invention, such disclosed means constituting however, but one of various structural forms in which the principle of the invention may be used.

In said annexed drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device; Fig. 2 is a top plan view but showing the decorative figure in section; Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional views on the lines 38 and 4-4 respectively of Fig. 2; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a slightly different form; and Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a flower holder and candelabrum without a decorative figure.

The present decorative unit consists of a 1927. Serial No. 186,678.

base portion 1, roughly circular in its preferred form and decorated in any desired pattern. This base portion is preferably so made as to have a hollow bottom 2 spaced slightly above the outside supporting portion 3, and well below the level'of outer wall 4. The bottom is provided with a series of or ornamental design has its lower portion or inset 7 of a size to fit within the outer wall 4 of the base and to form the extensions of the base apertures, whic'hthus act as the supporting tubes or tubular openings for flower stems, these tubes surrounding the decorative center figure. In other words, the decorative figure is disposed in a recess in the upper face of the base 1 and projects upwardly therefrom. ormed with the base are a plurality of candle holding arms 10 or the like, suitably shaped and decorated to carry out the general design and symmetrically arranged around the base.

In Fig. 5 a slightly different form is shown with adifl'erent form of central figure 12 shown in dotted lines, and in certain forms the central figure may be dispensed with. In this form the candles 13 are also illustrated in dotted lines.

In Fig. 6 a combined flower holder and candelabrum is shown without any central figure and the device in the form consists of a base portion 15- consisting of an outside decorative ring 16, a central apertured hub 17 and a series of curved radial connecting arms 18 forming a plurality of openings for flower stems. Formed integrally of the base are up wardly extending legs or supports 19 connected to the top portion 20 which is a filigree work to form the top apertures for flowers. The candle holders 21 are formed i11- tegrally with the unit and preferably over the supports 19 to make a symmetrical unit.

The finished device, thus provides a sub stantial base member (having a decorative figure extending upwardly in the center), with the flower holding tubes or apertures, and a plurality of candle sticks or holders, all arranged and designed into a single unitary inset for mounting in a bowl. The unit may be provided with a central decorative figure.

The present decorative inset or bowl insert thus provides in a single unit, not only a holder for the floral decoration, but also a decorative figure and holding means for candles. The design is such that adequate space for the flowers is provided which may be arranged so as to partially conceal not only the figure, but also the candle holders and the lower end of the candles, the amount of concealment, of course, depending upon the type of flowers employed and the arrangement. By the present arrangement the inset or insert is in itself highly decorative and where used without flowers gives a pleasing and decorative result.

Other forms may be employed embodying the features of my invention instead of the one here explained, change being made in the form or construction, provided the elements stated by any of the following claims or the equivalent of such stated elements be employed.

I therefore particularly point out and distinctly claim as my invention:

1. As an article of manufacture, a unitary bowl insert comprising a base provided with a plurality of tubular openings for receiving flower stems, and a plurality of candle supports projecting upwardly from the base exteriorly of and adjoining the openings whereby they are partially concealed by the flowers.

2. As an article of manufacture, a unitary bowl insert comprising a base, a decorative figure disposed upon the base, the base being provided with a plurality of substantially vertical tubular openings disposed exteriorly of the figure and adapted to receive flower stems, and a plurality of candle holders proj ecting upwardly from the base adjoining the openings whereby they are partially concealed by the flowers.

3. As an article of manufacture, a unitary bowl insert comprising a base having a recess in its upper face, and a decorative figure disposed in the recess and projecting upwardly therefrom, the adjoining walls of the figure and recessed portion of the base being complementarily grooved to form a plurality of tubular openings adapted to receive flower stems.

Signed by me this 21st day of April, 1927.

R GUY COTVAN. 

